Applesauce Recipe

Make delicious homemade chunky applesauce on the stovetop in under 30 minutes—no fancy tools required!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings cups

Calories 300kcal

Author Katie

Peel, core, and chop 6 medium apples into small chunks.
6 Apples
Place the chopped apples in a medium-sized pot. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and ¼ cup of apple cider. Stir until all apples are coated.
1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ cup Apple Cider
Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Once it begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and easily smashed with the back of a spoon.
Remove the pot from the heat. Use a potato masher, back of wooden spoon, or fork to mash the apples until you reach your desired consistency. For chunky applesauce, leave some texture; for smoother applesauce, mash a bit more or use an immersion blender.
Enjoy warm right out of the pot, or let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Sweeten - Add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup if you prefer sweeter applesauce.
Spices - You can play with the spices and add more if you wish like a pinch of nutmeg, cloves, or allspice for a spiced applesauce.
Double - Double the batch and freeze in portions for school lunches or quick snacks. You can use a Soupercubes tray or even an ice tray if you'd like.
Peeling - Yes, you most definitely need to peel the apples. If not the texture is not smooth (even for chunky applesauce).
Baby Food - For baby food, puree until smooth and strain if needed.